Slow-Cooked Pork Simmered in Beer
Chilling With Some Beer-Braised Pork Slangers and Mashers!
Get ready to sip a cold one while savoring this scrumptious beer-braised pork, a versatile dish that'll make you feel like you're at a backyard BBQ! This pork dish is a crowd-pleaser, dressing up nachos, sliders, or mashed potatoes for an exceptional comfort meal. Explore even more ways to enjoy leftover pulled pork, 'cause trust us, you'll have plenty!
Here's What You'll Need:
A brown ale like Newcastle works fantastic; stay clear of bitter or hoppy brews like IPAs, as they'll turn your pork bitter as heck.
This recipe was part of our spectacular Nacho Recipes gallery.
- Servings: 8 to 10 hearty helpings
- Difficulty: Piece of cake (Easy peasy)
- Total Time: 4 hours and 20 minutes (*About 35 minutes of active work)
Ingredients (10)
- 2 tablespoons salt (kosher)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder (ground)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (ground)
- A 4- to 4-1/2-pound boneless pork butt, the butcher's twine or netting gone
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 8 cloves of garlic, smashed
- 2 Habanero chiles, rounds
- 2 large onions, halved and thinly sliced
- 24 ounces of brown ale
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 300°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Mix salt, chili powder, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Coat the pork butt with 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil and dust all sides with the spice mixture. Let it hang out at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a Dutch oven or a large, heavy-bottomed pot with a tight lid, letting it get smoky around 5 minutes. Add the pork, brown it on all sides—about 15 minutes total. Transfer the pork to a plate, discarding all but 1 tablespoon of the fat in the pot.
- Lower the heat to medium and gentle cook the garlic, chiles, and onions, stirring to get all the browned bits. Cook for about 15 minutes until softened. Increase heat to medium-high, add the pork and beer, and let it come to a boil. Cover it, move it to the oven, and cook it until the pork is tender and melts under the touch of a fork—around 3 hours.
- Use a large strainer in a large bowl to pour the contents of the pot into the strainer, reserving the liquid. Return the pork and solids to the pot and shred it with two forks, removing any large chunks of fat. Measure 3 cups of the reserved braising liquid. Use a fat separator to eliminate the fat, keeping 1 cup of it. (You can also chill the pork and liquid, scrape the fat that forms a thick layer on the surface, and discard it.) Add the liquid to the pot along with the cider vinegar and stir to combine.
Pulled Pork: Jack of All Trades!You may find yourself with extra pulled pork on your hands, but have no fear—there are plenty of creative ways to use it! Here are some ideas to help you repurpose your leftover pulled pork:
1. Pulled Pork Tacos or Burritos
Give your pulled pork a Mexican twist by wrapping it in tacos or burritos, adorning them with fresh cilantro, diced onions, sour cream, and vibrant salsa for tacos. Burritos get an upgrade with seasoned rice and black beans for a filling meal!
2. Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Coleslaw
Serve pulled pork on soft buns with coleslaw, pickles, BBQ sauce, and toasted buns for a classic combo, with fries or chips on the side.
3. Pulled Pork Nachos
Layer your pulled pork over tortilla chips, topped with diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, warm queso, and guacamole, served with sour cream. A delicious nacho twist!
4. Pulled Pork Platter
Offer a mix of sides with pulled pork, like cornbread, slaw, baked beans, or grilled corn on the cob for a satisfying meal.
5. Pulled Pork Bowls
Create a Chipotle-style bowl by serving pulled pork over cooked rice, topped with tangy coleslaw, pickles, and a drizzle of BBQ sauce. You can also opt for sweet potatoes instead of rice or add other toppings like roasted potatoes and cooked beans.
6. Pulled Pork Stuffed Baked Potatoes
Fill baked potatoes with pulled pork, sour cream, cheese, and chives for a hearty meal, with some added bacon or jalapeños for an extra kick.
7. Pulled Pork Quesadillas
Mix pulled pork with cheese, place it inside tortillas, and add salsa or BBQ sauce for an enticing quesadilla.
8. Pulled Pork Wraps
Use leftover pulled pork in wraps by combining it with slaw, pickles, and your desired sauce. This makes for an easy, customizable meal!
These creative ideas not only offer variety but also help reduce food waste by repurposing leftover pulled pork in appetizing and inventive ways. Enjoy! 🎉🥬🍔🌮🔥🍰🍺🍸🍲🥩🍠🥦🌱🍞🥔🥪
- While the beer-braised pork dish is versatile and works well as a main for sliders or nachos, be cautious when choosing your brew; opt for a brown ale like Newcastle, avoiding bitter or hoppy beers such as IPAs that may leave your pork tasting overly bitter.
- This outstanding beer-braised pork recipe can be found in our Uncategorized section.
- In the process of creating this recipe, you will need to yield about 8 to 10 servings, so keep that in mind when planning your meal.
- When adding ingredients like garlic, chiles, and onions to the Dutch oven, remember to run through these instructions carefully to ensure a successful outcome and the best possible flavor.
